Side Effects
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Anxiety
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discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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fever
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irritability
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lack of appetite
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loss of interest or pleasure
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rash
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stomach pain
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trouble concentrating
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trouble sleeping
Less common
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Body aches or pain
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burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
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chest pain
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chills
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficulty in moving
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ear congestion
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headache
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joint pain
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loss of voice
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muscle cramp, pain, or stiffness
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nausea
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painful blisters on the trunk of the body
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runny or stuffy nose
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sneezing
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sore throat
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swollen joints
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tightness in the chest
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troubled breathing
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unsteadiness or awkwardness
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
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bloating
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bone fractures, especially of the femur
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bone pain
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dark urine
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decreased appetite
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decreased awareness or responsiveness
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decreased urine
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fast, irregular heartbeat
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fast, shallow breathing
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general feeling of discomfort
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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hostility
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increased thirst
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indigestion
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itching
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light-colored stools
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loss of bone mineral density
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loss of consciousness
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mood changes
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muscle twitching
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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rapid weight gain
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eye
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seizures
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severe sleepiness
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sleepiness
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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stomach discomfort
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stomach pain, continuing
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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upper right abdominal or stomach pain
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
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Back pain
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lack or loss of strength
Less common
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Abnormal dreams
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belching
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heartburn
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indigestion
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redistribution or accumulation of body fat
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2024
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